Synchronous multi-media recording and playback with end user control of time, data, and event visualization for playback control over a network

Abstract

A system and system are provided for providing synchronous multimedia recording and playback. Aspects the exemplary embodiment include in response to a training session is being conducted, synchronously recording in real-time simulator data from a simulator captured by a simulator capture tool, and video of the training session captured by a plurality of A / V sources; encoding each of the videos captured by the plurality of A / V sources as respective digital media files formatted as streaming media; and transmitting both the simulator data and the video media files from a server to a client over a network, such that when the client receives the simulator data and the stream, the respective videos are synchronously played back with the simulator data on the client

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] This application is a continuation of co-pending patent application Ser. No. 11 / 611,792, filed Dec. 15, 2006, assigned to the assignee of the present application, and incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The use of simulation training is growing rapidly. A simulation training session is one in which training of personnel is performed through the use of a simulator device that outputs real-time data in response to interactions of the trainees. In the medical industry, for example, medical training centers conduct simulation training that generally involve students performing simulated medical procedures and / or examinations on a mannequin simulator, which exhibits symptoms of various ailments of a patient during simulated examination sessions. Other types of medical simulators include EKG machines, blood pressure monitors, and virtual reality endoscopic, laparoscopic, and endovascular simulators. During each simu...

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